Lumensol
Managing Consultant- Commercial Manager

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Managing Consultant- Commercial Manager
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
Department: Commercial
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Remote / Hybrid
Description
To support our continued growth, we are looking to employ a Managing Consultant to join our consulting team.
This role will lead complex projects and manage multiple workstreams, ensuring delivery of high-quality consultancy services to client organisations across Housing, Customer, and Asset departments. The Managing Consultant will provide strategic oversight, mentor junior team members, and ensure operational and financial targets are achieved in line with business objectives.
Qualifications
- Degree/HNC in Commercial Management / Quantity Surveying
- 3+ years of experience as a Commercial Manager or similar role in the housing sector
- Background in social housing maintenance contracts is essential
- Strong working knowledge and experience Schedule of Rates (SoR)
- Experience with Reactive/ Planned/Cyclical Maintenance contracts/ cost models
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and/or Power BI, specifically Power Query, M Query and Dax
- Experience with negotiation and influencing at senior level
- Knowledge of TAC/ TPC, NEC & JCT Contracts
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the process to review and assess works submitted through the application for payment process, ensuring the commercial mechanisms are appropriately applied and that the required notices are issued in accordance with the contract conditions
- Mentoring, support and training of the Commercial Team roles
- Provide commercial support and advice to clients, clearly explaining and advising on options available
- Oversee preparation/submission of applications for payment in-line with the contract conditions
- Manage the preparation of and presenting of monthly reports on cost/progress/ performance
- Manage the resolution of disputes/queries/claims between clients, contractors, and suppliers
- Control project costs/budgets, ensure they are completed within the agreed time and quality standards
- Help manage the review, design, implementation and adherence to robust commercial processes, templates, timetables, and commercial control mechanisms to ensure commercial assurances
- Negotiate and agree on contracts, prices, and variations with clients/ contractors /subcontractors
- Oversee the preparation and review of tender documents, bills of quantities, and commercial mechanisms for various work streams and projects
- Identify key risks and opportunities provide strategic guidance on how to develop or mitigate
- Adequately resourcing projects and commissions, including recruitment where necessary
- Business Development activities to support Lumensol’s strategic growth and expansion.
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- Proven experience in leading complex projects and managing multiple workstreams.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver innovative solutions.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills, including mentoring and coaching.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and clients.
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within challenging deadlines.
- High level of professionalism, organisation, and attention to detail.
Benefits
Lumensol offers a generous benefits package which includes:
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Competitive pension scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Private Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
To aid continued development and foster team working, we also engage our employees in training and strategy days, team updates, and core training.
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